Hardy, Thomas
The Trumpet Major: A Tale (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140435405
- author:
- Hardy, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 416
- Genre:
- Literature: Texts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Trumpet-Major
A tale of love and desire set against the backdrop of war, this novel explores the complexities of human relationships in the face of uncertainty.
As the village prepares for possible invasion by Napoleon's fleet, the lives of its inhabitants become increasingly entwined with the events of history. Against this dramatic setting, a young woman must navigate her feelings for two suitors, each with their own unique qualities and commitments.
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